How far is Southfield, MI from Beecher, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Beecher, MI is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.5 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.88 mi
78.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.5 mi
Kilometers
100.58 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beecher
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Fri, Apr 17, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Beecher
Fri, Apr 17, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Southfield
31.3 mi
00h 37m
To Beecher
31.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Beecher.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Beecher.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwestern Highway

    1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North

    961 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    11 mi · 12 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Carpenter Road

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Horton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Coldwater Road

    2180 ft · 49 sec · East Coldwater Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Saginaw Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Saginaw Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Beecher.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 55%
UAW Freeway
11 mi · 18%
Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 12%
John C Lodge Freeway
1.99 mi · 3%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 3%
West Square Lake Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 37m from Southfield
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southfield and Partly Sunny near Beecher.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Beecher?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Southfield and 31.3 miles from Beecher.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southfield and Partly Sunny near Beecher.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Beecher. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beecher

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,232
Coordinates43.0900300, -83.6944000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Beecher (-83.6944, 43.09003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Beecher. The current time is 10:54:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.